Will Be Held at Harbor City Golf Course to Support Veterans Programs
American Legion Post 420 has officially announced its 1st Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Harbor City Golf Course located at Lake Washington, with a shotgun start time of 7:30 a.m. To purchase tickets, secure a hole sponsorship, or find out more information, contact event organizer Rose Yeary directly at 321-266-5115.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Local veterans, families, and community members are hitting the green for a great cause. American Legion Post 420 has officially announced its 1st Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Harbor City Municipal Golf Course, located at 2750 Lake Washington Road in Melbourne. Shotgun start time set for 7:30 a.m.
I had the opportunity to talk with the Post Commander Rose Yeary about the tournament. She told me, “Proceeds from the event will go directly toward funding vital veterans’ programs, ensuring our local heroes receive the support, resources, and assistance they need. By participating or sponsoring, you are directly contributing to the well-being and honor of those who served our country.”
Post Commander Rose Yeary (pictured) in talking about the golf tournament, said, about the tournament, said, “Proceeds from the event will go directly toward funding vital veterans’ programs, ensuring our local heroes receive the support, resources, and assistance they need. By participating or sponsoring, you are directly contributing to the well-being and honor of those who served our country.”
The tournament will be played in a best-ball scramble format, ensuring a fun, competitive, and fast-paced environment for players of all skill levels.
Awards will be given for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. Players can purchase raffles and mulligans to boost their scores and win extra prizes. The day wraps up with a catered lunch and the official awards ceremony hosted at VFW Post 8191, 4130 North Harbor City Boulevard in Melbourne.
Tickets are on sale now, with multiple ways for individuals and local businesses to get involved. Entry fee is $75.00 per player and hole sponsorship, to feature your business or family name, is $100.00.
Spots are limited, and early registration is encouraged. To purchase tickets, secure a hole sponsorship, or find out more information, contact event organizer Rose Yeary directly at 321-266-5115.
Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.
Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.
Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.
He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 26 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.
